William Philpott

Attrition: Fighting the First World War

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ISBN 13:: 9780349000077
author:: William Philpott
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Abacus
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 13.1 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: History, Britain & Ireland, World War I 1914-1918
Condition:: New
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The First World War was fought in a way that defied comprehension by its participants. The competing memories of leaders and commanders, as well as the anguished fiction of its combatants, failed to convey any sense of order or purpose. This new type of conflict, born out of industrial society, was marked by mass mobilisation and a struggle over ideals. Attrition sheds light on why this war was fought in such a way, drawing on the experiences of front line soldiers, munitions workers, politicians, and those managing the vast economy of industrialised warfare. The result is a stunning narrative that cuts behind the myth-making to reveal the determination, organisation, and ambition on all sides. By examining the resources of fully-mobilised societies, this book provides a necessary reassessment of the whole war, one that strips away the myths and reveals the complexities of this pivotal conflict.

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